Principal - Western Albemarle High School

Principal – Western Albemarle High School – 2026‑27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the Principal of Western Albemarle High School for the 2026‑27 school year. The start date will be on or before July 1, 2026. Full job description is below.

Highly effective administrators are essential to achieving our Mission:
Working together as a team, we will end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high‑quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student.

• Innovative, reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable of school leadership, instructional best practices, and are lifelong learners.
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps.
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model.
• Committed to actively building relationships with students, families, and staff to provide optimal learning experiences for our students.

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from central office administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
• A wide range of professional development opportunities and many other learning experiences.
• Frequent opportunities to meet and collaborate with other school principals to problem‑solve and share data on proven best practices.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.
• The ability to work in a close‑knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional.

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away.

Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.

Are you ready to join the ACPS team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? If so, follow these steps to apply.

• STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. The following three items must be submitted:
  Resume, Letter of Interest/Cover Letter, and written response to the prompt “Please review the ACPS Strategic Plan. What are three examples from your work that demonstrate the alignment of your beliefs as a school leader with our Strategic Plan?” Consideration will not be given until all application requirements are submitted.
• STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator.
• Who may apply: All applicants must hold (or be eligible by June 30, 2026) a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK‑12. A minimum of three years experience as a principal, assistant principal, or commensurate central office experience and five years teaching experience required. Secondary level principal experience preferred. If you have already applied to the administrator anticipated openings position you still need to apply for this specific posting as well.

General Definition of Work: The High School Principal is responsible for administering all aspects of the total school program for an Albemarle County School by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals. The High School Principal will demonstrate visionary leadership while exhibiting the Albemarle County Public Schools’ Administrator Performance Appraisal competencies.